Report on National Sports Day, 2022

“Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life.” – Billie Jean King

The Primary Department at Ahlcon International School celebrated National Sports Day on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hockey legend Sh. Dhyanchand Singh -a Wizard of Hockey. The Principal Sir, the Chief Guest-Dr. Meenakshi Pahuja, a Marathon swimmer and all the section Heads graced the occasion with their benign presence. The programme began with the prayer, Thought and News on Sports followed by a short PPT on Sports Day. A short panoramic video was shown to depict the various activities organised from Classes 1 to 5 such as Sprout and fruit-Salad and Sandwich making for healthy eating for the Classes 1 to 3; self-composed Acrostic Poems on SPORTS by Class 4 and the beautiful posters designed on the topic HUM FIT TO INDIA HIT with slogans by Class 5. A Fitness Drill named Ahlcon ki Vyayamshala was held in the supervision of the Sports Department. The students enthusiastically participated in the same and enjoyed themselves. The programme ended with a video message by Shree Ashok Dhyanchand. In the end, the winners of various sports events and the swimming competition held at Ahlcon Premises were given certificates of achievement. The Principal Sir boosted the morale of students with his pearls of wisdom and praised the efforts of students and the Sports Department. Dr. Meenakshi Pahuja also shared her vision with the students and inspired them to become a good athlete without giving a miss to academics. The Sports Day programme was an exhilarating and successful event praised by all students and teachers.